Eggshell Ceramic
Research on discarded eggshells as a replacement for single use products.
Hosted by Atelier LVDWThis project is now archived and was part of DDW20
Eggshell Ceramic
Eggshell Ceramic is a circular material derived from discarded eggshells. A biodegradable material with many advantageous properties. Eggshells contain calcium carbonate, a nutrient for human, animals and plants. These harmless properties can make it a good replacement for single use products.
10 billion eggs a year are produced in the Netherlands, which makes the country the largest egg exporter in the world. An egg produces a valuable material which is often seen as waste; his shell. Luckily not all 10 billion eggshells are wasted, it’s often
Eggshell Ceramic
Eggshell Ceramic
Eggshell Ceramic
About Atelier LVDW
Atelier LVDW researches the future of sustainable and circular materials to maintain our connection with nature. Bringing nature friendly materials into peoples homes and workplaces. By the use of organic waste streams, the studio likes to show the possibilities of new natural materials. Developing durable design, evolved from a biophilic design aspect, where colour, structure and material source has an important role.
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